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RSL Counting down to Pioneer Day Extravaganza

July 20, 2005 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Real Salt Lake News Release


SALT LAKE CITY (Wednesday, July 20, 2005) - The countdown to Real Salt Lake's historic Pioneer Day summer soccer explosion at Rice-Eccles Stadium is in its last four days. The night will be filled with world-class soccer and Utah's most spectacular fireworks show, which is presented by Siegfried and Jensen, KSL 5 TV and Simmons Radio Group. The schedule for the Pioneer Weekend celebration is as follows:

CARNIVAL REAL - 5:30 P.M. MT: RSL fans need to arrive early to participate in Pioneer Day Carnival Real celebrations! Kids of all ages can test their skills at this interactive soccer area, while food and entertainment are available for patrons of all ages. Carnival Real includes soccer kick and bounce-house inflatables, street performers, face painting, and live music and radio remotes. The festivities are located in the Olympic Cauldron Park on the south side of the stadium. During Carnival Real, 15 "Golden Tickets" will be distributed to RSL fans who will have the opportunity to qualify to compete in the LoveSac Relay Race.

DRIBBLE, PASS & SCORE - 5:45 P.M.-6:30 P.M. MT: RSL invites boys and girls ages 6-14 to participate in Major League Soccer's FREE youth skills competition - the Sierra Mist Dribble, Pass & Score starting at 5:45 p.m. MT on the Southeast corner of the field. Put your skills to the test against other boys and girls for a chance to compete in the National Finals of the Sierra Mist Dribble, Pass & Score at MLS Cup(tm) 2005.

POST GAME CELEBRATION - 9:30 P.M. MT: LoveSac kicks off the post game festivities when the SacMan, LoveSac's skydiver, will glide into Rice-Eccles Stadium from 3,000 feet parachuting onto the field. SacMan will initiate the LoveSac Relay Race where 12 participants chosen during Carnival Real will compete in a race to build a LoveSac with the winners receiving a LoveSac and the opportunity to watch the Fireworks Extravaganza from the field. Runner-ups in the LoveSac Relay Race will receive a $100 coupon to a LoveSac store. Other awards include prizes from Kentucky Fried Chicken and Phone Directories Company.

FINAL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA - 10:00 P.M. MT: Real Salt Lake invites the Utah community to experience the final fireworks extravaganza and the start of a Pioneer Day tradition after the RSL game against the Western Conference leaders FC Dallas on Saturday, July 23 at 10:00 pm MT. The July 23 fireworks show is presented by Siegfried and Jensen, KSL 5 TV and Simmons Radio Group. Ticket prices for the fireworks extravaganza is $14 for north goal, $18 for corner flag, $25 for premier east and $32 for VIP west, and can be purchased by visiting the Utah Ticket Office at 451 South 1400 East, logging onto www.utahtickets.com or by contacting the Rice-Eccles Ticket Office at (801) 581-UTIX. Groups of 20 or more should contact Real Salt Lake by calling (866) 9-SOCCER.

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE: Real Salt Lake single-game tickets for its inaugural 2005 season at Rice-Eccles Stadium continue to be on sale both online and at the University of Utah Ticket Office, located at the Stadium's south end. Individual game prices are $14 for north goal, $18 for corner flag, $25 for premier east and $32 for VIP west. Individual game tickets can be purchased by visiting the Utah Ticket Office at 451 South 1400 East, by logging onto www.utahtickets.com or by contacting the Ticket Office at (801) 581-UTIX. Fans are continued to be encouraged to purchase in advance.

ACCESS REAL: Real fans can now receive up-to-date information on the team by signing up for the RSL Weekly Newsletter on our website at http://real.saltlake.mlsnet.com/MLS/rsl/fans/ .

REAL ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM: The Real Elite Training Program is a progressive summer training program for boys and girls ages 8-16 with previous playing experience and a strong desire to reach their maximum potential. There are a total of 20 sessions, three days a week and two hours per day. The benefits of the program include: exposure to the highest level of training; specializing in technique, tactic, fitness and teamwork; training from RSL soccer players and coaches; and adidas training shirts and ticket voucher to a select game. For more information, contact Teresa Nelson by phone at (801) 924-8565, by email at tnelson@RealSaltLake.com or by logging onto http://real.saltlake.mlsnet.com/MLS/rsl/player_development/ .

MLS CAMPS: MLS Camps, the Official Camp and Clinic of Major League Soccer, has partnered with Real Salt Lake to provide Packaged Camps, Clinic & Training Services and Supply Opportunities to the Greater Utah Community. To host a Program in your community, call (800) 680-6272 or by logging onto www.MLScamps.com and register for a program near you.

BROADCASTING AND P.A. REQUEST: When speaking of the organization, please refer to the team as "Real Salt Lake" on first reference, with "RSL" or "Real" acceptable on second references. Please refrain from using incorrect references "Real Salt Lake City" or "Salt Lake Real." Usage of "the Real" is also discouraged. The written word "Real" should not be written as "ReAL" except when used in the brand logo or shield mark. Also, please note that "Major League Soccer" can be abbreviated to "MLS," but never should be referred to as "the MLS." We appreciate your cooperation.

www.RealSaltLake.com

Ronell Hugh

Media Relations Coordinator

Real Salt Lake

515 South 700 East, Suite 2R

Salt Lake City, UT 84102

(801) 924.8584

rhugh@RealSaltLake.com

For the latest news and information on your Real Salt Lake contact the Real Salt Lake Ticket Office at (866) 9-SOCCER or log onto www.RealSaltLake.com, the official web site of Real Salt Lake.

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